Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bridgewater Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 39th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 19 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
For the pupils, families and staff who are part of Bridgewater, it is more than 'a school'. It is the beating heart of this vibrant and diverse community. The school has forged partnerships with world-class venues and organisations from across the city and beyond. These open up a world of possibilities to the pupils. From a regular science club delivered in a renowned science centre's laboratories to a drama club housed in the city's theatre, pupils' aspirations are lifted from the moment they join this wonderful school community. Across the school day, behaviour is exceptional. Pupils develop a deep respect for each other. They appreciate their school as a melting pot of religions, cultures and backgrounds. Pupils say, 'Everyone can find their place here.' As such, genuinely warm relationships ensure that pupils feel happy and safe. They enjoy their days learning and playing harmoniously alongside each other. The positive attitudes and values developed by pupils prepare them excellently for life far beyond the school gates. The school's expectations for pupils' academic development are also high. The quality of education provided in the school ensures that pupils achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils gain a solid foundation for their next stage of education.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not always identify the individual misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge. This results in pupils' learning across aspects of the curriculum not being as secure as it could be. The school should ensure teachers routinely identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge so pupils reach their potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
466 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Bridgewater Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| West Newcastle Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Canning Street Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Robson
- Phone
- 01912745290
- Address
- Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6NL
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108466
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.